Month: September 2025

The Interaction between Neuro-divergency and LGBTQ Identity

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Shane M. Scott, LCSWRegister Now
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
3 CECs
Virtual

Registration Fee: $75
10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors

This interactive webinar will allow participants to deepen the understanding of individuals who are neuro-divergent, how it impacts their lives, as well as the intersection between neuro-divergency and the LGBTQ identity and what social workers can do support their clients. This training will also provide insight the high prevalence in both identities, as well as a review of both identities, risk factors, and how to best support this population. The session will include lecture, activities, media presentations, and case studies.

Participants in this webinar will:

  • learn and/or reinforce what is neuro- divergency, and review of the components of gender and sexuality
  • discuss the concepts of intersectionality and the overlap of both identities
  • examine the high prevalence of Autism and ADHD in the LGBTQ population
  • learn risk factors, protective factors, best practices, interventions, as well as gain self-awareness and how to recognize provider biases and limitations